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When you’re single and dating, odds are you spend a fair amount of time worrying about your looks. Even someone who isn’t especially prone to narcissism will find him or herself staring at a reflective surface before a date, contemplating their own pulchritude. “Am I good looking?” “Am I better looking than his last date?” “Will he find me attractive?” read more

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t give you an excuse to stay in and avoid meeting a new special someone. Here are eight places (that you will most likely be going anyway) that are just begging for a meet–cute. read more

It’s important to remember, whether you’re in a committed relationship, or you’re casually involved with multiple people, all heterosexual sex does not have to lead to vaginal intercourse. There are many ways to have mind-blowing sex without putting a P in a V. Here are 6. read more

Some say that when it’s right, you just know. That’s fine for the rare couple that experiences this almost supernatural sense of certainty. The other 99.9% of us have questions and doubts and we shouldn’t have to pretend that we don’t because some fairy tale says we shouldn’t. read more

The bird's in the oven and the tables are set with festive cornucopias, but before your boyfriend digs in to his Thanksgiving plate, what can you deduce from his favorite dish? We've pegged your person's type based on their favorite holiday eats, so you know exactly what sort of a relationship you're in for before you go for seconds. read more

So you’re in your hometown for Thanksgiving break. And you’re already bored...like, super bored. Or you're out and about, and after three (or seven) Bud Lights at your hometown bar, you're feeling nostalgic for that old flame. Who knew how handsome the kid that who used to pull your hair would get? Why not smooch them a little bit? You're a grownup—you're allowed! Just. Don't. Don't do it. Because just like most great ideas, you will regret it. Here, heed our words for the five folks not to hook up with while you're in the homeland. read more

Being attractive isn't as difficult as you’d think. Seriously. When asked what it is that they’re looking for in a partner, hardly anyone says a perfect body, an unshakable confidence and a million dollars in the bank. In fact, most of the things that people say they find attractive are probably things you’re already doing. Such as... read more

Hands–down, the question my female friends ask me most often is “But Brady, why haven’t I heard from him?” I ask “What happened?” and they say, “Nothing! We went out for two weeks and he just dropped off the face of the earth!” read more

Everyone is entitled to try to find a relationship that really works for her, and if you haven't found it yet, you should keep looking until you do. Its important to remember that a relationship that works for you might be as much about you changing as him meeting your criteria. read more

Hitting on bartenders is both tempting (they are so hot!) and tricky (they are so busy!). How can you make yourself stand out in a sea of equally inebriated revelers, all of whom are vying for one person's attention? Bartender Alex Maier recently published a post on Bar Etiquette full of enlightening advice, straight from the mind of an exasperated bartender. Whether you want your bartender to like like you, or to just like you, brush up on these tips before tonight. read more

We aren’t psychic: there’s no absolute way to predict whether a first date will lead to a second. But if any of the following things happen on your date, the chances of seeing each other again are pretty good... read more

Men’s orgasms may never be as intense as the screaming, multiple orgasms that many women are capable of. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t be better than average or even earth–shattering, mind–blowing, toe–curling, etc. read more

It’s 2011. It’s okay for a woman to ask a man out on a date. Sure, it can be an ego boost to be “chosen,” but that’s no excuse to wait around for a man who’s dropping signals left and right to ask you out. This is outdated thinking. If a guy likes you — especially if he’s too shy or over–analytical to let you know — he’s not going to be turned off when you show a little interest. He’s going to be psyched. read more

Of the major holidays, Halloween is perhaps the best time to meet someone. You’re feeling loose and there’s an instant ice breaker: Just walk up to someone and ask them about their costume. But how do you ensure that your costume is something that possible daters are dying to talk to you about? Choose one of our costumes below and you just might be in a couple’s outfit this time next year. read more